The Famine Early Warning Systems Network
(FEWS NET) monitors and reports staple food prices in cities and towns
in food-insecure countries. The Price Watch presents a summary of key trends
in selected markets. Prices for all commodities and markets monitored are
available in the Price Watch Annex.

AFGHANISTAN: Below–average precipitation and early snowmelt during the 2007/08 winter season have led to below–average wheat production and pasture conditions. Labor migration, not typical for this time of year, is widespread, and access to drinking water is deteriorating.